Strategic Buyer

Higher Education, Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Accounting, Administration, Business Management or Engineering is required.
- Experience: 5 to 6 years in similar positions within the manufacturing, automotive, metalworking or mass consumption industry.
- Advanced English

Main Functions

Ensure the supply of all materials, supplies and services needed in your area, including New Projects.
Supervise and coordinate the activities of the buyers.
Select suppliers, develop them, maintain the catalog and evaluate their performance.
Track KPIs performance indicators

Develop and implement cost savings and cost reduction initiatives.
Negotiate with suppliers to get the best commercial conditions: price, quality, delivery time, payment terms.
Knowledge
- SAP system management, Microsoft office, advanced Excel.
- ISO9001:2015, Zero Defects Culture.
**Skills**:

- Negotiation and Development of local and international suppliers.
- Project Management (plant start-ups, expansions, continuous improvement...)
- Effective Communication with Suppliers and Internal Customers.
**Competencies**:
High level of negotiation

Decision making

High sense of urgency

Multitasking

Self-directed

Work under pressure

Leadership

Proactive

Analytical

Responsible